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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for construction
  2. Construct field bulk fuel installations
  3. Maintain field bulk fuel installations

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

control fuel spills

interpret fuel markings and panels

interpret technical diagrams and publications

Required Knowledge

dangerous goods handling procedures

first aid

fuel transfer equipment operation

functions and responsibilities of team members

hazard control methods associated with fuel products

maintenance procedures for fuel transfer systems

relevant WHS and pollution control legislation and policies

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

assist in constructing and maintaining different types of nonpermanent bulk fuel installations of different sizes and with different fuel products to be stored

work as part of a team

work remotely

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a wide variety of situations within the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a field environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

workplace equipment required for the construction of nonpermanent bulk fuel installations

safety equipment and personal protective equipment

specific workplace operating procedures and publications


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Schematic diagrams may include:

Bunding

Pipelines

Pumps

Safety equipment

Storage tanks

Equipment may include:

50 mm/100 mm fuel equipment including:

fittings

fuel metering equipment

pipelines and hoses

pumps

valves, vessels and tanks

Measurement instruments including:

hydrometers

thermometers

tapes

Safety equipment may include

Emergency shower/eye wash

Fire extinguishers

First aid kits

Spill kits

Manifold system may include:

Bonding

Earthing

Filters

Fittings

Pipes

Pumps

Valves

Workplace procedures may include:

Australian Standards

Briefs

Duty statements

Fire orders

Legislative requirements

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

WHS regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Pollution control plan

Procedure manuals

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Standard Operating Procedures

Technical procedures

Written or verbal instructions

Problems encountered during construction process may include:

Damaged storage tanks and pipelines

Incorrect site selection/preparation

Insufficient equipment

Pressure testing of installation may include:

Correct earthing and bonding

Ensuring a closed system

Ensuring installation conforms to schematic diagram

Security of all components, fittings and fasteners

Testing installation for leaks

Commissioning of installation may include:

Receipting fuel

Testing fuel

Testing installation for serviceability

Housekeeping duties may include:

Inspecting bulk fuel installation for leaks

Inspecting integrity of earthing and bonding

Testing fuel for product contamination must include:

Appearance

Particulate

Water